To be honest, I really don't understand what all this fuss is "aboot".

I've scheduled it three or four times just to test it, and it's worked fine....Everything is up to date too BTW- (XP Pro).
Not to mention, how often do you
really need to perform a boot scan? Answer??? Not to often!

Just kidding around, and I'm fairly new to this program (a refugee from AVG!)
I
really love the Program. (Although it is a bit more of a resource hog than AVG was).
The many more features, really cool interface and Skins make it well worth it though........And speaking of "well worth it"- after reading through this thread, it's amazing to me people can be complaining so much about a FREE program.
I mean, be patient....Give these guys a break!
AVG couldn't care less if you have a problem with their free addition!
My hat's off to Avast! Great work!
(Well I don't wear a hat, but thanks just the same for some really cool Software!)